Episodes

  • A New Hope.

    A New Hope.
    Mar 19 2024
    It's been a Rollercoaster of a few months for members of Soaring Dragons, Dragon boat club . The arrival of the fearsome Storm Henk , Devastated the club as the River Soar swelled and Two of their Dragon boats were swept away. Will they find their boats ? And how will they come back for the 2024 racing season?! Turn on tune in and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    47 mins
  • The 12 plays of Christmas - 2023 Wrap up!

    The 12 plays of Christmas - 2023 Wrap up!
    Dec 24 2023
    What a year it's been! Get Down Paddles up ! Looks back over our first full year of podcasting, We've Raced Canoes and Dragon boats , met survivors, champions and warriors, paddled from the mountains to the sea , spoken to international Athletes and learnt new skills and opened our minds to others perspectives. It's an extended end of year edition... Feel free to enjoy listening over the Christmas period at your own leisure. Huge thank you to all our participants,listeners and supporters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 🇫🇷The Great escape - paddle to freedom🇬🇧

    🇫🇷The Great escape - paddle to freedom🇬🇧
    Nov 28 2023
    This month we take a look back to 1941 , and the incredible tale of 5 young French teenagers , who embarked on a perilous journey in cadian canoes risking everything in a bid for freedom from Nazi rule. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    17 mins
  • Serpent Tales. - Three rivers and the Lambton Worm.

    Serpent Tales. - Three rivers and the Lambton Worm.
    Oct 21 2023
    Myth, Music and much laughter abound in our latest episode, as we are joined by Ruth Stapleton, from Dragon boat and outrigger racing club , 3 River Serpents. Sharing a joy of paddling, music and spinning a good Yarn , we celebrate the achievements of the 3 Rivers family, and Ruth Teaches me some of the phrases and sayings from the North east of England , which helps me tell the tale of the Lambton Worm , a legendary beast from the river Wear............ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    55 mins
  • 🇬🇧 Team GB- Will it make our Boat go faster? A conversation with coach Gary Milward.

    🇬🇧 Team GB- Will it make our Boat go faster? A conversation with coach Gary Milward.
    Oct 2 2023
    What better way to celebrate episode 20 of Get Down paddles up! than to talk to someone with an incredible passion and drive for the sport of Dragon boat racing ! We talk to Gary Milward , Great Britain, senior A coach. We find out about Gary's inspirational journey from Paddling for his country , to becoming coach for the senior A , as Gary gives us some encouraging and inspiring insights into what you can do to become a GB paddler. And ultimately ask the question, will it make my boat go faster? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    48 mins
  • 🇬🇧For Crew and Country - paddling for Team GB! a Dragon boat Journey.

    🇬🇧For Crew and Country - paddling for Team GB! a Dragon boat Journey.
    Sep 21 2023
    This is an episode full of passion and pride as we meet three dedicated Dragon Boat paddlers, Darren, Beth and Damien as they recall their inspiring journeys to represent their country in this fantastic team sport.. Beginning at the BNTS training events our paddlers have gone above and beyond in their training and commitment, to represent Great Britain in the world stage , for Damien and Darren firstly In the European championships in Spain and for all three in the World championships in Thailand. In 2023. We found out what it takes to represent your country, what it's like to compete on the world stage....and how you can follow in their footsteps through the BNTS training events ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Adventures on the Spey. - From the mountains to the Sea.

    Adventures on the Spey. - From the mountains to the Sea.
    Aug 26 2023
    Join our host Mike, as he paddles 60 miles of the river Spey in the Scottish Highlands , to Spey bay on the Moray coast. It's a beautiful and sometimes challenging river, Which sees Mike and his companions undertake their first taste of Grade 1 and 2 moving water, paddling wave trains ,rock gardens and rapids with names such as Carnage corner and the Washing machine.. getting top class coaching and Cooking from our excellent guide Scott, From in your Element. Join us for thrills spills and high adventure in the Highlands! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    59 mins
  • Inspired by you. -Paddling with the purple warriors.

    Inspired by you. -Paddling with the purple warriors.
    Aug 5 2023
    The Purple Warriors are a Dragon Boat crew and charity , created specifically for serving and retired members of the British Armed forces , who have a physical or psychological impairment. Yet , they are more than just a Dragon boat crew , more than a charity , they are a family. It was a real privilege to join them at their open day and talk with Natasza Telfer and Glynn Barrel about how the purple warriors has had a positive impact in their lives and the lives of their fellow veterans. We also find out a little bit more about the Soildering on Awards for which they have both been nominated for. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-walker738/message
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    36 mins